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UT Austin Revises Oklahoma Meteor Impact Timeline | Houston News
Researchers at the University of Texas at Austin have significantly revised the timeline of a historic meteor impact in Oklahoma, pushing the date from approximately 467 million years ago to around 370 million years ago. This revelation was made possible through the analysis of zircon crystals at the site, which provide precise geological dating. Previously, scientists used conodont teeth that were outdated, resulting in an inaccurate timeline. This updated information also links the impact to www.TheDailyNewsNow.com This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting and…
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